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The Providence Journal

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RI driver refused to leave flooded car. Then police looked inside

A wet car put a Warwick driver in hot water last week. Amid heavy rainfall on Friday, Nov. 6, the Warwick police responded after the 53-year-old man's car became partially submerged at the Lincoln Avenue train trestle, the police said in a Facebook post . The driver refused to get out of the car "to avoid getting wet until a tow truck pulled the vehicle from the floodwater," the police said. "The concern was water getting into the vehicle. What was already inside became the bigger issue," the police said. Responding officers discovered that the driver had a suspended license. They also saw a "glass pipe commonly used to smoke crack" on the car's floor. A search uncovered methamphetamine and crack cocaine, the police said. The driver was arrested. "We’ll give him this: during the lengthy wait for the tow truck, he left everything in place, including the items officers would later seize," the police said. "His focus appeared to remain on keeping his feet dry." The police added, "A reminder: flooded roads are a reason to turn around." This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI driver refused to leave flooded car. Then police looked inside

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newportdispatch.com

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Man arrested on drug charges in Warwick

WARWICK, RI — A man was arrested on drug charges after police found him sitting in a partially submerged vehicle under a train trestle. Officers responded to the Lincoln Avenue train trestle on Nov. 6 after receiving a report of a vehicle in floodwater. Norman Barrett, 53, of Warwick,...

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WPRI 12 News

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Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

Warwick, RI · 22h

Turnto10.com

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Warwick police ask the public to help identify person tied to fishing-gear shoplifting

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person connected to a shoplifting incident at a local sports goods store. The department released an image of the person they say is connected to the shoplifting of fishing gear at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store,

Warwick, RI · 1d
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Gridiron Heroics

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Football Star Whipped by Teammates as Others Recorded Attack, Family Files Lawsuit — Breaking News

A disturbing high school football locker-room assault that resulted in four student arrests is back in the headlines after the victim filed a lawsuit accusing school officials of ignoring repeated warnings before the attack. Giovanni Mello, a former Rogers High School student and student coach in Newport, Rhode Island, filed a civil lawsuit October 30, […] The post Football Star Whipped by Teammates as Others Recorded Attack, Family Files Lawsuit — Breaking News appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Newport, RI · 22h

Turnto10.com

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Rhode Island State Police arrest 2 for indecent solicitation of child

(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said two people were charged with indecent solicitation of child following an undercover operation last weekend. According to state police, the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Special Victims Unit conducted an undercover sting last Saturday targeting people seeking to solicit minors for sexual activity.

Rhode Island · 2d

Uprise RI

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Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

Warwick, RI · 22h

iheart.com

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Former Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading Instructor Faces Child Exploitation Charges

A former gymnastics, dance and cheerleading instructor is facing federal child exploitation charges. Thirty-eight-year-old Joseph Mello the Third allegedly filmed a minor in a changing area and photographed children at facilities where he worked to generate realistic, AI images and videos of them engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Investigators also...

Providence, RI · 17h

WPRI 12 News

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Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes names Rivera, Harlam to lead 23-member transition group

Watch the news conference live on WPRI.com.

Rhode Island · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island

Pexels.com","title":"patriotic veterans day composition with flag","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-33972284" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Steppe Walker on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/pexels-photo-33972284.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%. Stacker compiled a list […] The post Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Rhode Island · 5h

WPRI 12 News

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Man charged after police find unsecured firearms in Providence home

Police said they launched an investigation into Eric Aponte, 26, over allegations that he was in possession of multiple firearms and illegally selling marijuana.

Providence, RI · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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80-year-old man hit by car in Fall River

Police are investigating after an 80-year-old man was hit by a car in Fall River Tuesday evening.

Fall River, MA · 22h

WPRI 12 News

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Man shot at Sabin Point in East Providence

A 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in East Providence on Wednesday morning.

East Providence, RI · 5h

WPRI 12 News

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RIDOT to close, rebuild Henderson Expressway on-ramp in East Providence

Detours will be in place on North Broadway until spring 2029.

East Providence, RI · 1d

coastalabc.com

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FM to move headquarters to downtown Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — FM announced that it will move its global headquarters to downtown Providence. The announcement comes months after the company, currently based in Johnston, purchased 10 Memorial Blvd., the former IGT building. "Nearly 200 years after FM was founded in Providence, we are beginning a new...

Providence, RI · 6h

Country Herald

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RI Weather Alert: Providence Rain Turns Wintry Friday, Nov 13

Rhode Island drivers should prepare for wet highways, colder winds and possible slick spots as temperatures approach 32 degrees.

Providence, RI · 13h

The Providence Journal

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RI man warns dog walkers after close encounter with a coyote

Portsmouth resident Dan Force says "you have to keep your head on a swivel when you’re walking dogs in areas where coyotes prowl." Force was on a bicycle ride near dusk recently when he saw a coyote approaching a woman and her two dogs from behind on Frank Coelho Drive. Force believes the coyote was "ready to pounce on her two dogs" before he yelled to the woman and helped run off the coyote. "I just had a coyote encounter that I’m pretty sure would have ended badly had I not been at the right place, at the right time," Force wrote on a Portsmouth residents Facebook page. Meanwhile, East Providence Animal Control said on Facebook on Nov. 1 , "We’ve been receiving numerous reports of coyotes in residential areas, including sightings of coyotes limping and others showing signs of mange." If Rhode Islanders have been noticing more coyote activity recently, it's not unusual, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. "Young Eastern coyotes are typically more active this time of year as they disperse and prepare for winter," DEM spokesman Evan LaCross said via email. Young coyotes, 8 to 12 months old, typically strike out on their

Portsmouth, RI · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Rhode Island Has Counties but No County Government. 5 Other Quirks Rhode Islanders Take for Granted

On the second Monday of August, Rhode Island closes its state offices for Victory Day. It’s the only state that does, and locals don’t think anything of it. Here’s why Rhode Island has counties but no county government, and the other quirks Rhode Islanders take for granted.

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Woman arrested on warrant in Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Pawtucket woman was arrested on a warrant following a traffic stop Monday night. Davyona Gaines, 25, of Pawtucket, was taken into custody at 10:39 p.m. on Broad Street. State police said Gaines was wanted on a Providence Superior Court full bench warrant for failure to...

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